Hair band



Feb. 19, 1935. B M, HODGES 1,991,982

HAIR BAND Filed July 16, 1954 Patented Feb. 19, 1935 HAIR BAND Betty M. Hodges,.Chicago, Ill.

Application July 16, 1934, Serial No. 735,369

2 Claims.

This invention relates to head cloths generally in use by barbers, hairdressers or patrons, and has more particular reference to the type of band used to protect the hair of the wearer durrig facial treatments, skin' massaging and the Various protective cloths or bands are now in` 15 while.

A principal object of the present invention is the provision of a head cloth or bandeau which may be quickly and readily secured in place without any discomfort to the wearer, and which is finished along one edge with a waterproof binding adapted to lie comfortably against the forehead, temples, ears and neck in a continuous line, thereby preventing creams, cosmetics or moisture from adhering to the hair and without disturbing the appearance of the hair dress.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a head cloth or band constructed of a suitable material, such as toweling, which will absorb the perspiration or moisture about the head parts, which occurs during facial treatment.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a head cloth which may be kept sanitary by easy and frequent washings without danger of destroying its eiiiciency.

Numerous other objects of the invention will be apparent as it is better understood from the following description, which, when taken in connection with the accompanying drawing, illustrates a preferred embodiment thereof.

On the drawing,

Figure 1 is a plan view of my device, placed in position to be wrapped around the head;

Fig. 2 is a front view of my device positioned about the head;

Fig. 3 is a side and back view of the device positioned on the head; l

Fig. 4 is an enlarged section of my device, parts being broken away to illustrate the edge binding: and f Fig. 5 is an enlarged section taken substantially on the line 5-5 of Fig. 4.

Referring to the drawing, reference characte 11 indicates generally my head cloth or bandeau made of toweling, terry cloth, or the like, having a central portion 12 adapted to lie over the vcenter of the forehead and end portions 13 and 14 adapted to be drawn over the ears. These end portions are preferably greater in width than the center portion 12 and at their greatest width,

indicated at 15, (Fig. 3) provide a complete covering for the ears. From this point the portions 13 and 14 taper towards their extremities 16 and 17 in a gradual curve.

It will be apparent, viewing Fig. 1, that the lower edge of the portions 12, 13` and 14 is formed in a double curve and along the entire edge thereof a strip 18 of rubberized fabric or other suitable waterproof material is affixed to the cloth by stitching, as at 19, shown'more clearly in Fig. 4.

The upper edge of the cloth 11 is formed in a continuous curve from the extremities 16 and 17 and is provided with a binding tape 21 stitched along its edge as at 22, this tape preferably extending beyond the ends 16 and 17 a suitable length to provide fastening or tying strings 23 and 24.

Viewing Figs. 2 and 3 it will be seen that when the cloth or band is wrapped around the head and tied securely in place by the tapes 23 and 24, the rubber strip 18 fits comfortably over any irregularities of the contour of the forehead, temples, ears and neck without any stretch or strain and at the same time provides a seal against the entrance of cosmetics ormoisture therebeneath. The head cloth or band whenin position not onlyprotects the hair but prevents disarrangement of the hair dress and presents a comely appearance on the head during the treatments.

It is thought thatl the invention and many of it attendant advantages will be understood from the foregoing description, and it will be apparent that various changes may be made in the form, construction and arrangement of the parts without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention or sacrificing all of its material advantages, the form hereinbefore described being merely a preferred embodiment thereof.

I claim:

1. In an article of the character described, an elongated piece of porous cloth terminating at both ends in sharp points,.the clothbeing narrower midway between'the ends than at points between said midway portion and the ends, tying tapes secured to the ends of the cloth, and bindings applied to the longitudinal edges of the cloth.

2. In an article of the character described, the combination of an elongated piece of cloth of reduced width intermediate its ends. one 1ongitudinal edge of the clothbeirg convex and the opposite edge of the clothhaving convex and concave portions, a rubberized binding applied to the concave-convex edge of the cloth, a fabric binding applied to the opposite longitudinal edge of the cloth, and tying tapes extending from said last named binding.

' BETTY. M. HODGES. 

